14 Easy Labor Day Recipes

It's here, folks: the end of the summer. But before you dust off your winter coat, rejoice in the deliciousness that is the Labor Day barbecue. From deviled eggs to baked s'mores, these recipes couldn't be simpler -- or more mouthwatering.
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It's here, folks: the end of the summer. But before you dust off your winter coat, rejoice in the deliciousness that is the Labor Day barbecue. From deviled eggs to baked s'mores, these recipes couldn't be simpler -- or more mouthwatering. So fire up the grill and remember how happy you are right now when it's time to lace up your snow boots in just a few months.

Watermelon-Feta Skewers
Toss 'em on the grill for a charred, fresh and all around delightful bite. Get the recipe.

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Grilled Cheese Crostini
While you're at the grill... Get the recipe.

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Grilled Salsa
Seriously, summer's almost over, people. Grill everything you can. Get the recipe.

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Chilled Cucumber Salad
Because a salad without lettuce is the best kind of salad. Get the recipe.

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Summer Sippers
Who says juice boxes are only for the kids? Get the recipe.

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White Sangria
Same great taste, none of the regrettable red-wine spills. Get the recipe.

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Deviled Eggs, Three Ways
Is a barbecue a barbecue without deviled eggs? Get the recipe.

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Black-Bean Burgers
For the vegetarians. Get the recipe.

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Spicy Burgers
And the meat-eaters. Get the recipe.

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Non-Boring Hot Dogs
Is there anything more ho-hum than ketchup and mustard? Get the recipe.

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Grilled Flank Steak with Lemon-Herb Sauce
A touch fancier than burgers and dogs, but oh so wonderful. Get the recipe.

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Oven-Baked S'mores Bars
Way easier than fighting for space over an open fire. Get the recipe.

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No-Bake Coconut Cream Pie
In case it's too hot to turn on the oven. Get the recipe.

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Berry Galette
Much easier to execute than its gorgeous presentation implies. Get the recipe.

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